As the reality of a coalition draws closer, PO and PiS converge on policy issues

As recently as the spring, the two parties would have had to invite a third party to form a coalition with an absolute majority of at least 231 mandates. During a debate organized yesterday by Forbes monthly, the leaders of the two parties, Jarosław Kaczyński (PiS) and Jan Rokita (PO), tried to come to an agreement concerning the future of domestic politics, including taxes, amendments to the Constitution and lowering the budget deficit. Despite differences, the two politicians were rather friendly to each other and both declared that a compromise on economic issues is possible. According to another poll for Rzeczpospolita, PO's Donald Tusk's public support to become the President has increased to 31% and he remains the leader in the race. Andrzej Lepper has lost the most support and can currently count on only 12% of votes. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 1; Rzeczpospolita, p. A1)